Security guards in Katsikas “Hospitality Centre” destroy community-built shops asylum seekers rely on to survive According to reports shared by the International Refugee Committee, roughly one third of the people living in Greek refugee camps have been suffering from hunger since the end of 2021. The monthly financial support (that has been under the control Read more about “We did not invite you to Greece”[…]
As walls are being built at refugee camps all over Greece, the people who have to live in them are asking not to be made into prisoners, and to be allowed to be part of their local communities. Men and women at Katsikas camp, Ioannina, have seen the materials for a three-metre-high iron and concrete Read more about Please don’t treat us like prisoners[…]
By Mimi Hapig Since 2016, people within the Greek asylum procedure have been receiving a monthly financial allowance to be able to buy food and essential items, such as clothes and hygiene products. Back in the days, we very much welcomed the change from serving food to providing financial support. Being able to manage one‘s Read more about Bureaucratic Bottle Neck or Political Strategy — Residents of Greek Refugee Camps left without Food and Financial Support[…]
In a trial that did not uphold legal standards, four Afghan teenagers were each sentenced to 10 years in prison for the fires that destroyed the infamous Moria camp in September 2020. A Greek court on the island of Chios charged the four young men with: arson; endangering human life; and the destruction of property. Read more about Human Rights Violations during Trial in Greek Court – Teenagers receive prison sentences over Moria fires, despite lack of evidence[…]
Katsikas, May 10th 2021 On April 12th, people living in the refugee camp of Katiskas reported that at least one case of Covid-19 had been confirmed among the residents of the camp. Throughout the same day and the days that followed, information about what implications this had for measures and restrictions on movement kept Read more about Greek Authorities’ Reaction to Covid-Cases in Refugee Camp Katsikas: A Lack of Willingness to Find Solutions[…]
The picture is showing the “New Moria” and was taken by Muhammad Reza. The following is a shortened version of the full letter written by Rory O’Keeffe of Koraki. Its purpose is to inform the EU’s Commissioner for Home Affairs, Ylva Johansson, about some of the concerning developments in Greece since she last visited the Read more about We Need Your Help, Commissioner – A Letter by Koraki[…]
Aya is a diamantaire who heads her own small business – Fyne (@fynejewellery)- producing high quality, sustainable and ethical jewellery. Aya describes Fyne’s jewellery as being tailored to the “modern minimalist woman – one who carries a sophisticated rebellion – a woman who will stand up for what she believes in and for the positive Read more about Meet Aya, a Supporter Behind the Scenes[…]
Charlotte, a self-taught illustrator and designer from the UK, first became acquainted with Habibi.Works in the summer of 2020. As she was eager to support the project but unable to travel to Greece herself, she generously decided to design one of her beautiful silk scarves especially for Habibi.Works, as well as forward a portion of Read more about Introducing a Supporter Behind the Scenes: Charlotte[…]
|| Die deutsche Versionen befindet sich unter der englischen Version || On Monday, 14 December 2020, several residents of the refugee camp of Katsikas were subjected to forceful evictions, some from their containers (into a different container) and others from the camp entirely. According to eye-witnesses, the police enacting said evictions used aggressive measures including Read more about Press Release – Severe Mental Health Consequences after Forced Moves and Evictions in Katsikas’ Refugee Camp[…]
Αναγκαστικές εξώσεις στο ΚΥΤ του Κατσικά Τη Δευτέρα, 14 Δεκεμβρίου 2020, πολυάριθμοι κάτοικοι του Κέντρου Υποδοχής και Ταυτοποίησης προσφύγων του Κατσικά υπήρξαν θύματα αναγκαστικών εξώσεων από τον καταυλισμό μέσω της αστυνομίας. Οι αρχές χρησιμοποίησαν βίαια μέτρα συμπεριλαμβάνοντας δακρυγόνα· η κλιμάκωση των εντάσεων ολοκληρώθηκε με τη σύλληψη τουλάχιστον δύο ατόμων. Αυτόπτες μάρτυρες ανέφεραν τον ήχο Read more about Αναγκαστικές εξώσεις στο ΚΥΤ του Κατσικά[…]